Draft Honey Grading and Marking Rules, 2023
These rules mark a significant step towards ensuring the quality and safety of honey in the market, providing consumers with transparent information about the products they purchase and consume. The regulations aim to bolster consumer confidence and elevate the standards of honey products available in the market.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to Boost India’s Fisheries Sector
Under PMMSY, a robust fisheries management framework is established, providing need-based support to States and Union Territories for the formulation and implementation of fisheries management plans. The scheme also promotes aquaculture, mariculture, post-harvest management, and various economic activities within the fisheries sector, with the overarching goal of enhancing income and improving the socio-economic conditions of fishers and stakeholders.
India Elected to Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission
As a member of the Executive Committee, India will not only have a significant say in international standard-setting for various food product categories but will also actively participate in decision-making processes. India has also been recognised by FAO for being the host country secretariat for Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs and its contribution to codex.
New Enhanced Rates of Financial Support for Torrefaction Plants
The maximum financial assistance for setting up of torrefaction plant is raised from INR 28 lakh to INR 56 lakh per Ton Per Hour (TPH) production capacity or 40% of capital cost for plant and machinery of one TPH plant, whichever is lower. Moreover, the amount of total financial assistance was also enhanced from INR 1.4 crore per proposal to INR 2.8 crore per proposal.
India to Chair International Sugar Organisation (ISO) in 2024
The Indian sugar industry has undergone substantial modernization, expansion, and diversification, tapping into the potential of by-products to generate additional revenue streams. Throughout the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the industry demonstrated resilience by operating mills during lockdowns and even contributing to the production of hand sanitizers to meet national demand.
Training of Krishi Sakhis for promotion of Natural Farming
The initiative aims to train and certify 50,000 Krishi Sakhis in a phased manner, with the National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF), a subordinate office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, serving as the Nodal institution. The 5-day training course has modules prepared by NCONF and reviewed by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE).
Global Fisheries Conference India 2023
The conference featured an extensive agenda comprising five technical sessions, five industry connections, and five Government-to-Government (G2G), Government-to-Business (G2B), and Business-to-Business (B2B) sessions. An exhibition organized during the conference showcased the participation of start-ups, fishermen, food stalls, and demonstrations ranging from aquariums to artificial reefs, seaweed cultivation, marine cage culture, biofloc, RAS, fish feed, LPG converter kits, pearl extraction, and nucleus implantation.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2023
By the present amendment rules, every establishment must comply with the rural sector specific harmonized accessibility standards/guidelines. Scope of accessibility guidelines in DoRD include provision of guidelines for making various assets created and activities undertaken through the different schemes being implemented by DoRD, accessible to persons with disabilities.
Global Fisheries Conference to be held in India
The event was held at Gujarat Science City in Ahmedabad with the theme ‘Celebrate the Fisheries and Aquaculture Wealth’. 8% share in global fish production, India is the 3rd largest fish producer, 2nd largest aquaculture producer, largest shrimp producer and 4th largest seafood exporter in the world.
33rd Conference of WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific
The inaugural session of the 33rd Conference of the WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific at New Delhi. The Government of India has started the Implementation of livestock health and disease control programme using One Health Approach. On the other hand, Government of India has implemented disease control programme for FMD and Brucellosis, PPR and classical swine fever through carpet vaccination of all eligible livestock in the country.
